Cast Iron Strip Steaks

Brisket_Fanatic

Started with a couple Strip Steaks and seasoned with Cattleman's Steak Rub. Rubbed and sat on the counter while the small heated up to 275 indirect. Cooked until 115 then pulled, covered with loose foil and got the small switched to direct with cast iron pan until pan read 500 with IR gun. Added a couple Tbsp of butter then tossed in the Steaks until crusted on both sides. About 2 minutes each side. Final rested temp was 133. Plated up with some hashbrowns. 

Philly35

Those look great! That butter sear just got me inspired to try this. That's a great picture-thanks for posting! 

hapster

Boom!!! They look great!

Brisket_Fanatic

@Philly35 Thanks, first time I tried it and it was darn good. Love the crust from the sear and the tender steak.

Teedoff

I've always wanted to try a reverse sear but my setup doesn't have a good landing area for a hot platesetter. After seeing this I'm going to have to rig something up. Those look fantastic.

SGH

Great looking grub brother. 

YukonRon

Ok, steak and eggs for me, please!

Brisket_Fanatic

@hapster Thanks! 

Brisket_Fanatic

@teedoff Doesn't take much to set a plate setter on, just a metal bucket would work. They were great! 

Brisket_Fanatic

@SGH Thanks! 

Brisket_Fanatic

@YukonRon Thanks, up way too early putting on a butt for Sunday night supper but I could also go for some steak and eggs. Probably settle for some yogurt and coffee

Legume

Damn nice steaks!

Brisket_Fanatic

@Legume Thanks!

Ozzie_Isaac

Nice!

tjv

I think strips steaks is the forgotten steak.  I enjoy them.
 
One thing I do with steaks now is trim all the fat from the sides.  This leave more room for seasonings and sear on the actual meat we eat.  no trimming necessary at the dinner table. 

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fruitguy

Did the same last night. I just go raised direct around 300 then pull and bring egg up to 500 or so to sear in CI

Brisket_Fanatic

@Ozzie_Isaac Thanks!

Brisket_Fanatic

@tjv I would agree and almost did just that, instead just trimmed some hard fast of the end

Brisket_Fanatic

@fruitguy Those look good as well

Sookie

Oh my!!  Deliciousness ensues.  

ChrisgrillsSTLMO

Looks awesome! One quick question - was the searing in CI also done indirect or was that direct? Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

Brisket_Fanatic

@Sookie it was, thanks!

Brisket_Fanatic

@ChrisgrillsSTLM Thanks, searing was done direct!